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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
ErInLnte.

The prolonged success of "Erminie' has
in America. Two years is very long time
for any one piece to last in the fancy of the
tickle public of New York, but these re-
markable performances have kept right
along in despite of all kinds and conditions
of weather and the doors of the Casino. have
never been closed, winter or'summer. Per-
haps very great part of ''ErmiTie's'' popu-
larity is due to the exceedingly humorous
element which overshadows all other fea-
lures, but funny as the two @rrant rogues
are, it cannot be denied tkst there are q
great many artistic adjuucts to the produc-
tion which tend to delight the eye and please
the natural taste as no other comic opera
has ever done. MIR. Aroason's company is
SO entirely imbued with the spirit of the
work that the rollickiRg scenes. the stirring
choruses, the stage manoeuvres and the
general movement of the piece throughout
win our senses Of impression and paint
pictures of memory that must last. 1t is
unnecessary to commend such widely
known organization as this. Comic opera
has never before been presented under such
brilliant auspices, nor has any one manager
in that branch ever gathered about him such
galaxy of accomplished and versatile art
lists. Mr.. Rudolph Aronson has by his New
York Casino productions set a standard for
light opera which no competitor has yet had
the temerity or ability to rival, and with the
conditions Of wealth, success, popularity
and experience surrounding him, it isn't
likely that anyone can reasonably hope to
usurp his eminent place in the field Of
amusement. The same company will appear
at the Grand Opera House on Monday eve.
ming, October 10. .....
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
Constitutional Convention.

The special election ordered by the Cen
eral Assembly to take the sense of the pee
pie of this State upon the question of hold
ing constitutional convention will be held
on Tuesday, November lst
The ballots may be Of any size and form
not exceeding the size now provided by law,
and should have written or printed on them
the words "For Convention" or against
a Convention"
The inspectors and judges will be the same
chosen to Hold the last general election, and
vacancies in said offices shall be filled in the
same manner as now prescribed by law.
The election shall be held at the SAME
places, in the same manner, and according
to the same regulations, so far as applica
BILE, as are prescribed concerning the genera
election. .-... -...
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
Colonization.

In another column will be seen refer
ence looking towards founding settlement
lin LaPlatte Valley. The feasibility of this
matter is beyond question, as the Valley is
exceedingly fertile and guarantees hand
some return for all investments.
In an adjoining district to the proposed
settlement we saw watermelons weighing
,slxty-cight pounds, cabbages weighing sew,
enty-fve pounds, and by actual measure
ment six white potatoes filled peck measure.
Grape culture can be carried oil most ad-
vautageously as profits aggregate $780,
90 per acre. LaPlatta Valley is regarded
as the phenomenal valley on the entire Pa.
cific slope for richuess of vegetation.
1t has been proposed to christen the new
settlement "Homer," and it will be made
the county seat of "Homer County" Mr.
W. Z Pabor, the recognized head of thi
colonization enterprise, is gentleman o.
ample fortune and scrupuously honest
his every relation to life. He has already
founded a number of settlements and oui
personal observation attested their marker
prosperity. Mr.. Pabor will cheerfully giv'
whatever information may be desired con
cerning the prospects of this new settlement
His address is "FIuita," Colo.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
A Colorado Colony.

1t is proposed to organize colony Of so
ber and industrious young men and men
with families, to settle upon some fertile
lands in southern Colorado, for the purpose
of building town, planting vineyards ant
orchards and establishing contented and
prosperous community.
All who desire to join with this object in
view are invited to send their names and
residence to either of the undersigned,
stating number in family, amount of means,
profession, or trade to the end that we may
enlist all the elements necessary for the sue
cess Of the enterprise.
The lands we propose to settle upon are
fertile in the extreme, with climate suited
to the growth of all kinds of vegetables and
cereals also all small and standard fruits,
including the nectarine, apricot and peach.
There will be an abundance of water for ir-
rigation, thus insuring successful sail cul-
ture.
A town will be laid out with lots for bus
iness and residence purposes, these last in
creasing in size as they recede from the bus
mess center, upon the plan adopted by the
Greely Colony. Wide streets will be made
special feature of the town and suitable
reservations will be made for churches,
schools, public buildings and parks.
No saloons will be allowed within the
Temperance is the basis of contentment,
happiness, prosperity, the sure safeguard of
virtue and the shield of the weak. A strict
pr0hibtory clause will be inserted in the
deeds to lots and lands in order to secure
these desired ends. ..-...
Those with some means are enlisted in
this work, as the first year Of colony life is
of necessity one in which the work of estab-
fishing the home and preparing garden, or
chard and farm lands must be done and but
little in the way Of crops. save for homo sub
sistence can be counted upon.
A membership of five dollars is required
which is to be used for the incidental ex-
penses OF organization, location of lands,
ETC., which will be fully accounted for to
the colony officers As soon as suffi ,ient
number of members is secured, active steps
will be taken to complete the organization.
1t may not be out Of place to state here
that the Colorado gentleman whose name is
| appended to this call and who has agreed to
join this enterprise, was connected with the
settlement of the now prosperous towns OF
Greeley, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs,
and has had an experience Of seventeen
years in the building Of towns. irrigating
canals aud the development Of agriculture
and fruit growing in Colorado
Il is desirable that settlemenh in the new
town be made as early as possible. Write
us at once of your intention concerning this
promising enterprise
WILLIAM E. PABoR, Fruita, Colo.
II. G. SNITcHER, Wilmington, Del.
ALBERT 9. SMITH, Wilmington, Del.
N.McCoRMIcK, Wilmington, Del.
Agricultural and horticultural papers
please copy.
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where Are Our Leaders.

The political record of the past week in
Delaware is a significant one. 1t forms an
epoch in the history of our State which
future historians will indicate probably as
the moment in that movement towards COM
plete and untrammeled political existence
which brings Delaware abreast of modern
constitutional existence.
Sussex has nobly led the van. George
town still echoes with the eloquent and
pertinent words of A. 2. Robinson and the
Hon. Hugh Martin.
When shall we hear the reformers voices
on the public platforms Of Wilmington.
We are juct as desi9ous here for the good
things of free political existence as oul
brethren of Sussex, Where are our leader.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
GetlIng nIs Five cents, wortn.

l turned and looked at that beloved man,
and / see that he wuz drink in lavishlS ol
the noble water | see that hy wuz q
drinkin' more than Huz for lis go d, his
inement showed il, and 2 |, for lie wuz
liftin' another tumber full onto his lips, S,
I, ''Pause, Josiah Allen, and don't imbibe
too much"
why" he whispered, "5ou can drink all
you are mind 10, for cents. l am 5ourd
for once, Samantha Allen, to get the worth
of my money"
And he drinked the tumbler full down at
one swoIle: almost, and turned to the weary
boy for auother. He looked bad. and
eager, and sez |, "How many have you
drinked?"
Sez he, in eager, animated whisper, 80. y
And he whispered in the same aXents, 70
times 0 is 45, if it had been to fair, or
cost me As cents, and If it had been to a
church social-lemme see-9 times 10 is 90.
1t would have cost me a dollar bill! And
here am havin' it all for ) cents. Why"
sez he, II never see the beat ont in my
life"
And ag'in ho drinked tumbltr full down,
and motionod to the frightened boy for an.
other
But took him by the vest and whsptTet
to him, sez |, "JOsiah Allen, do you wan
to die, because you can die cheap" Why
sez l, sit will kill you 10 drink SO much.
''But think of the cheapness ont, Sluan
tina! The chance have Of gettn' the woltl
of my money"
But l whispered back TO lin in anxut
axents and told him, that guessed if fun
eral expenses wuz added to that cents il
wouldn't come so cheap, and seq I, "yor
won't live through many mole glasses, auC
you'll see you wont. Why" sez I, yor
are drowndiu' out your insides.''
"There is such thing as btiu' too grasp
in, Josiah Allen" SEE ], "The children o.
Israel used to want to lay up more NANNY
than they wanted or needed, and it spite oil
their hands. From Samantha at Sara
toga," by Josiah Aliens Wife.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
An Oid-Fasllioned Girl.

(CENTURY Bric-G-Brdc
Old fashionedP ? les, must confess
The antique pattern Of her dress,
The ancient frills ard furbelows,
The faded ribbons and the bows.
Why she should show those shrunken
charms,
That wriukled neck. those tawny arms,
cannot guess; her r.,russet gown
Round her spare form hangs loosely down;
Her voice is thin and cracked; her eye
And smile have lost their witchery.
BY those faints jests, that tagging wit,
BY each attenuated carl.
She su ely is, must admit,
Au odd old fashioned girl.
'Tis long, long since she hal a beau,
And now with those whpsit arrow
Along the wall she takes her place,
With something Of the old-time grace.
She yearns to join the mazy waltz,
Aad slylg sniff, Der smelling salts.
All, many angel in Disguise
May walk before our human eyesi
Where'er the feversmitien lie
Ia grimy haunts of poverty.
AIorg the dark aud squal d street,
NJ d d. .uuken jests of boor aud ohurl,
She goes with swift aud piiyirg feet,-
This same old.fashioned ghl.
. JAMES D. KENYON.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
Ex-WilmingtoniaDs.

Among the first to greet the National Ed
itorial Association at Denver was Mr.. Arthur
F. Francis.
Mr.. Fraucis is native Of Wilmington and
his early journalistic experience was in the
office of the Morning Ne,cs, After serving his
connection with the NeaCs in following west
ward the Star of Empire he landed in the
classic city of the West, Denver.
Mr.. Francis recently married quite a
wealthy lady, who, by the way, has achieved
some distinction in the world of letters. Mr..
Francis owns very large estate just beyond
the limits of Denver and his connection
with journalism is largely of an ornamental
character.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
A Draughting school

Win open in the Shipley street basement
of Institute Hall on Monday evening, Oet, .
ber 8, 1887, aud continue twelve weeks.
The school will be in charge Of the same
teachers as last year, and will To divided
into three classes--adyauce, intermediate
aud primary. The intermediate class will
meet on Mondays and Thursdays, the pr
mary on Tuesdays and Fridays. The tuition
fee will be 81 for each member, payable ii
advance. Doors open at 7. 10 p. M; instruc-
tion begias at 80 p. m.
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PRICE TWO GENTS.
Editorial Note.

The October number of the HoLEorIC
magazine gives the place of honor to Prince
krapotkine, the celebrated Nihilist, who
contributes an aitcle entitled "The Coming
Anarchy" in which'i1e exemplfies his ex.
| pectation of the means by which the phil
osophy of history vail solve the difficult
problems now before us 'Ireland's Alter
natives" by Lord Thrlng, is an admirable
presentation Of the Anglo-Ilsh d1estion-
the most comp,ete and judicial We have yet
seen. The 'roet Swinburue in paper,
which he sails "Whtmania," severely at
tacksO the slams made for Wat Whitman
by his'frionds. Wagner's E'Letters TO Flau
Eliza willie, throw light on the great com
poser'S life and character, and are of great
interest in themselves. Arrot Rsid com
paFss the English and American press, aud
mS- W. III. Mallock continues his suggestive
pSpers on wealth and the Working
Glasses" A second article by the great
painter, Holman Hunt, finishes his interest
ing description of his painting one of his
greatest pictures, and his Syrian adventures
therein. The two closing articles arc among
the best in an excellent number, "Thr
Roman Matron and the Roman Lady" hy
Mrs. q. Lynn Linton, a capital study of the
status and character of women in old Rom,
and "The island of S,ik; Sermon in
Stones" by Sophia Wesse, charming de-
scription of one of the most wild and ,,tc
turesque of the Channel Island. THE
shorter articles are we'll Selected'and the cd
itorial department of ordinary interest.
Published by E. r. P.lt0n, 25 Eond street
New York. Terms, S. per year; siusl,
numbers, 45 CENTS; trial Subscription fol g
months, 81. EcLEoric &nd any 81 Maga
zine, IS.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
A Good Decision.

Chief Justice Comegys seldom delivered
an opinion in court which. touched the feel
ings of this community with stronger graft
fication than when he gave his decision in
the Andrew j. Randall case Wednesday
morning by which that gentleman was re-
lieved from legal responsibilities. 1t was a
fitting and pleasing sequel to our esteemed
contemporary EUery Eoening's gallant and
successful war upon the gamblers in this
city.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
AT NlcDoWeliviIle.

Mr.. j. B. Moore, during the past week
transferred the paraphalania ofhis shop from
duPonts Banks to MoDowellvile, corner T.
Pennsylvania avenue end Scott street. Mr.,
Moore has long since established reruta.
tion for a fine grade of handmade work at d
his foot-gear both wear woll aul loJk we'll
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

Whilst in the "Hotel de Grand" at Pue-
bio, Mr.. A. j. Gray, formerly an employee
of Messrs. Springer, Morley & Cause of this
,cty, introduced Limself
Mr.. Gray talks of ranches and silver
mines with fuency that would daze his
former co iaborers. Mr. Gray inquired very
earnestly about the affairs of Wilmington,
but said as for himself he was well content
'"to grow up with the West" he has already
grown to the extent of several thousand
dollars.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

While in Denver It was our pleasure to
meet MIR. Thomas Walker, who left Will
mington eleven years ago to seek relief
from asthma in the rarcfied atmosphere of
Colorado.
Fer years prior to Mr.. Walkers leaving
this city he suffered SO intensely from
asthma that life was almost unbearable, but
he informed the writer that during a resi-
dence of eleven years in Denver that there
has not been the remotest Indication of a re-
turn of his former dreaded affection.
Mr.. Walker soon after reaching Denver
embarked in the moulding business in a
modest way, but he has enlarged hig facili.
ties from time to time, so as to accommo
date his increasing patronage, and after a
business experience Of about ten years he
contemplates an early retirement having
amassed an ample competency
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker are supremely happy
in their elegant western home and their cas-
tern friends are met with open doors and
outstretched arms-a greeting that seems to
be indigenous to the State of Colorado.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

In recent itinerary of eight thousand miles
the traips of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road ran at rate of speed one third greater
than over any other line we travelled.
The "Chicago Limited" is scheduled to
make within a fraction of forty miles per
hour, and our experience was that she main
tanned her record, entering the stations at
both the Chicago aud Wilmington termini
on scheduled time.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
Views of Gettysburg,

Views taken of different groups of the ex-
cursicnists to Gettysburg on September
e0thsas the DEVILS Den, are on exhibition
at'sae sroreof Messrs. Adams s. Bro. TIE
pictures are very fine and orders left there
will be promptly filled. Call and leave your
orders as the f'rst On the list will be the ii,st
TO be filed .--E---- .l
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

Iu Chicago we meet the families of Mes
Sis. E. Lloyd and William Russell. These
families formed part of the recent exodus
from Wilmington and are nov permanently
located in Porkopols. Messrs. Lloyd and
Russell have secured remunerative positions
and they are beckoniug for their Whining
ton friends to come and do likewise.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
Steam Turned On

At Seventh aud Shipley. Attention is called
to the fact that steamed oysters are now
ready at Gardners, Seventh and Shipley
These oysters are cooked with live steam
and you have but TO try them to be con-
vinced of the delicious favor of Gardner's S
steamed oysters.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
IIrdge Fcnce Tastinl nni ais.

AlSuES EGhCC SSlllIDnt htSa
Twsuty-fonr farmers fiom New Castle
county, Delawar,, and u from Chester
: unity, Pa, ufet st I}roal street station,
Philadelphia, aud together they visited
lIeLton, NV Jersey, yesterday aud INSPECT
ed the 0 age orange aud wire combined
.encc in that vicinity constructed upon lie
Dayton (0lic) plan. After citical ex lmi.
nation Of the same they united unanimously
urer tlte following testimonial:
Trenton, N. j. Sept. 90, 1887.
We, Tho Undersigned, have this day .een
the Dayton (ouio) hedge fences coust ucted
on properties contiguous to this city, and
after careful examination amt critical in
yestigation cf the same, are prepared to say
that no txtravagant praise has been Law
isLed upon these hedges, but they Ire in
every respect what they have been repre-
sented. The ieLce occupies 10 room than
any other fence we have ever seen, and
tapering to an apex at the top require, with
the patented pruning knife used, but little
time used in pruning. Being combination
of wire and Usage stalks stapled together, it
is proof against large animals breaking
through, and being closely woven together
with growing shoots from the roots to the
apex the smaller animals are denied ingress
and egrcss through tie fnterstices. By the
cutting 4 liie side roots aud the bending of
the stalk at the root to an angle OF As de-
grccs the roots are kept in subjection and
cease to be a serious annoyance and detri-
f.,r rit,rr IL 1.
The is eutilely devoid of dead wood
and the Usage stalks not being cnt are al.
ways in healthy condition. 1t Will last fur
a lifetime aud for beauty it is uIrivaI,d
The farmers Of New Castle county, DelL-
ware, aud Chester county, Pa, who want
cheap, dllaGlr, strong and hands 'me fence
can make no mistake BY adopting the Day
ton (Oho) hedge fence, and 10 all the fore
goiug declarations We freely and voluntarily
give our assent:
George D. Meiill, Arthur Smalley,
David Muirhey, J. w. Lrmb,
Evan Lewis, @. W. Pettymau.
John Steel, Joshua Robinson,
Thomas McCracken, F. L. Courtney,
F,auGlin Psnuoek, Theodore Ruth,
Pusey PennJck, George Thompson,
J. L. Ireepwalt, Levi NJ Cormck,
Is aeI Whi,emar, Chas. Wollastun,
J. w. WulrIll, Isaiah Dtennan,
Nbert W"lllston, I'alc VaAZ .udt,
William j. S rOud, ] mes L S5ewMt.
CHESTER COUNTY FARMERS.
George T. Matlock, Gco,ge DJuly,
ie"ge X Worth, ] ,seph DoHlr,
j. j Taylor, l.. Davis,
Frederic Irwin. N4haa Wilson,
DR.. II. MeC,u.e, T r. Alp'e,
Dir. Jselh Il 1berts, A. Taylor,
William McClute, NJ. Chambers,
] Barrett, j. w. Stewart,
Geo. S P,nkerton.
After the adoption Of the endorsement of
the Dayton Hedge Fence, on III btion of
David J. Murphey, vote OF thanks was
unanimously rendered the officers ard agents
d the Dayton Hedge Fence Company for the
pleasure of the day
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

Mr.. George McColley, another Whining
tonian who turned his back upon his native
city some three years ago, was seen in Den
yer. Mr.. McColley talks as enthusiastically
of Colorado as though he were full fledged,
and he has prospered so well during his
brief history in Denver that he has deter
mined to make his residence pormanency
in that city.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

A brother in prayer meeting the other
night prayed for the absent 'who were
prostrated on beds of sickness, and sofas of
welness.'
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
More Farmers Praise the Hedge
Fence

Samuel johnson Of tho Dayton Hedge
Company took several farmers to Trenton
yesterday, and this is the certificate they
gave him:
"We, the underaigned farmers Of New
Castle county, Del, have this day inspected
and carefully examined the hedge Of the
Dayton Hedge Company at Trenton, N. j.
We ind that it fully sustains oil that is
claimed for it by the company. II is neat,
strong and easily trimmed seems without
lat, Yal roots, titus permitting plant growth
cose to the hedge aud avoiding the deple-
tion of the soil the Usage hedge is SO often
condemned for. Tho fact that the stem Of
the hedge does not have to be cut, as IN tie
old fash on known as "ltying is one Of the
decided improvements. All OF the natural
strength of the hodgo plant is preserved
and the wood is kept in health-it would
seem for practically uulimieI time. We
unanimously endorse this hedge and be-
lleve that at last fence is fOuad that will
meet all the desired conditions of practical
farm enclosure:
John T. Hayes John G. Higgins,
E. L. Clarke, S4uuel Silver,
samuel P. Roberts. Charles G. Ash,
John s. BaTohsrs, Georg, B. Money,
Charles Corb.t, J.F. Reybold.
j. Add!sO2 AspgiL James Y. Clarke.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08
1eSD OE
D-H- -Oa

Tickets for the special Swtchback excur
sion for sale by S. H. Baynard, the jeweler.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

Thursday October l3h, is the day for
special excursion ZIP the Switchback"
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

Thursday October 18th, is the day for
special excursion up the switchback.' .
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

Thursday October: 18th, is the day for
special excursion Sup the Switchback."
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-08

Tickets for the special Switchback excur.
sion, for sale by S. H. Baynard the jeweler
Omaha daily bee., 1887-09-10
Fight With Reyolyers,

About 2;3O yesterday morning C.E. Dins
more, cashier of the Second National
bank, received some ugly wounds in tho
head from revolver in the hands of
Frank Parmelee. The affair happened
at Foley & Darst's, No. 1412 Douglas
street. There has been a misunder-
standing between the two for some time
and when Dinsmore saw Parmalee at
Foley & Darst's he drew revolver and
avowed his intention of killing him. The
revolver was Knocked out of Dinsmore' S
hand and secured. Thereupon Parmalee
drew his revolver and rushing at Dlns-
more struck him over the head with the
butt end of it several times. Each blow
left its mark, one of them making a deep
cash on the forehead about two inches
long. Both men were arrested and taken
to the lookup. Parmalee was let out
shortly after on bail. This morning Dlns-
more was fined $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-09-10
Personal Parapraphs.

Major Anderson, of Iowa, is in the
city.
Hon. John Y. Stone, of Glenwood, Ia,
is in the city.
w. ii. Howard, ex-mayor Of Kearney,
was in the city Yesterday.
Colonel r. G. Clowry, general super
intendcnt of the Western Union, is in the
city, accompanied by his wife.
Attorney j. S. Cooley, of this city, will
deliver tho Grafton before the annual dis
trict fair which opens in Kearney Sep
tember eth.
Mr.. Charles ". McNair, and little son
Ralph. returned home yesterday from an
extended visit to Seymour, Ind. Mrs.
McNair will return in few days.
F.F. DeLaby, of Chicago, has been the
guest of his former partner, Daniel De-
ianey, No. 1880 South Fourteenth street,
during the past week. He is so pleased
with the Gate city that he has decided to
locate here next spring.